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Bencallen Hill

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Bencallen Hill is a chambered tomb in South Ayrshire. It is one of two chambered tombs the Albion Guide lists in the county. The nearest railway station is Girvan, 15.2 km to the west. Nearby chambered tombs include Sheuchan's Cairn, Highlandman's Rig and Ballmalloch.

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